1988 Helmsman 49DS, 585 000 DKK

Helmsman Yachts AB was founded in 1973 by Arne Linde, yacht designer Hakan Södergrön and Captain Lothar Köhler and was located in Vaxholm near Stockholm, Sweden. The yard has long been known for building solid, well-built and seaworthy boats, and the Helmsman 49 DS is no exception. Known for its spacious and comfortable deck saloon and stylish aft cabin with private toilet, this model is designed to be both stable and comfortable on long trips.

The seller says: "We bought "Summertime" 6 years ago and since then she has taken us on an impressive trip across the Atlantic and back, an adventurous trip to Scotland, as well as many wonderful sailing trips and vacations in Denmark. She is continuously updated with a wide range of improvements and maintenance projects that make her ready for new adventures."

Upgrades and maintenance from 2019-2024:
- Autopilot: Raymarine 400 EV autopilot (2024)
- Navigation: Raymarine Axiom 9 chartplotter (2019), radar, and AIS transponder
- Roof: Renovated coachroof (2023)
- Hull: New primer below waterline (2022)
- Rudder: Replaced (2022)
- Gray water tank: Installed (2019)
- Holding tank: Installed (2022)
- Sails: Mainsail (2019), furling jib (from 2020 but not used until 2022) and extra furling genoa
- Furling forestay: Seldén (2022)
- Water and waste water hoses: Replaced (2019/2020)
- Electrical system: Extensive renovation (2019)
- Energy supply: 200W solar cells, Rutland 1200 wind turbine (2019) and new inverter (2024)
- Large part of standing rigging replaced between 2019-2022 (top shrouds, lower shrouds, forestay, stern stay and backstay)

Specifications:
- Engine: Yanmar 4JHTE, 58 HP, with new gearbox (2011)
- Fuel tank: 240 liters
- Water tanks: 2 x 300 liters
- Sails/rig: 21.5 m mast (through-going), 115 m² sail area, genoa mainsail with zip rope (2019), cutter sail and storm jib, extra outer furler for Genoa 1.
- Deck/Cockpit: Electric windlass, Wasi Bugel anchor with 50 m chain, cockpit table, bathing ladder, cockpit tent (2010), sprayhood (2010), bimini (2015)

Interior design
The interior is spacious and comfortable with a deck saloon that provides good visibility and light. Everything is equipped for long stays on board with gas stove, cool box with compressor, pressurized hot/cold water, battery charger, shore power and inverter. Heating is installed (Eberspächer 4 kW) and both electric and manual toilet with holding tank. All cushions are in navy blue Alcantara (2014).

Safety and extras
The boat comes with a life raft (serviced in 2024), several life jackets (from 2019), a MOB buoy, fire extinguishers (2024), a lifebuoy and various ropes and mooring gear. Also included is a fiberglass-bottomed rib (2012) and a Mariner 4 hp outboard motor.

If you're looking for a stable, quality sailing yacht from a reputable shipyard for long-distance sailing with plenty of updates and maintenance, "Summertime" might be the boat for you. Contact yacht broker Dennis Nordahl for more information and to arrange a viewing.